Digital Forensics Detective – DFU Specialist

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Digital Forensics Unit Detective with at least three years of DFU experience to join the police department. The role involves recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence, with assignments that may shift between Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 0700–1700, plus on-call duties about one week a month.

One‑year probation applies; after probation, if performance meets standards, reassignment to Patrol.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience working as a Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Detective recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence.
• Currently in the role or have worked in the role within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Detectives work 0700–1700 in shifts (Mon–Thu or Tue–Fri) with on‑call assignments averaging one week per month.
• Assist with staffing shortages in Patrol and occasional overtime shifts as needed.

Skills

DFU Detective

Job description

City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Digital Forensics Unit Detective with at least three years of DFU experience to join the police department. The role involves recovering, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence, with assignments that may shift between Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 0700–1700, plus on-call duties about one week a month.

One‑year probation applies; after probation, if performance meets standards, reassignment to Patrol.